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Maine grants for County governments

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Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Maine that address basic human needs, promote humane animal care, expand healthcare access for underserved populations, and support public media initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant
$1,090,237
Maine Department of Public Safety (DPS)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 12, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maine-based law enforcement, courts, and nonprofit organizations to improve services and strategies for addressing violent crimes against women, including domestic violence and sexual assault.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Quality of Cancer Screening
$80,000
Maine Cancer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Maine that implement evidence-based cancer prevention programs targeting underserved communities and addressing key health risk factors.

Infrastructure
County governments
Cancer Prevention in Maine
$40,000
Maine Cancer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Maine to implement evidence-based cancer prevention initiatives that target high-risk populations and promote health equity.

Safety
County governments
Sewall Foundation’s Animal Welfare Grants
$75,000
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Maine that promote the well-being of cats and dogs by providing shelter, veterinary care, and resources to help keep pets with their owners, particularly in under-resourced communities.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Funds to Support Volunteer and Bereavement Services in Maine
$8,250
Maine Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports hospice and bereavement services in Cumberland and York counties, focusing on enhancing volunteer programs and community awareness initiatives.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
United Way of Southern Maine Community Investment Process Grant
Contact for amount
United Way of Southern Maine (UWSM)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in Southern Maine that are working on initiatives to improve education, financial stability, and health outcomes for local residents.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
2024 Historic Preservation Grants
$100,000
Maine Historic Preservation Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 13, 2024

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for historic preservation projects, such as surveys and planning, to local governments and non-profit organizations working to protect and promote historic sites in Maine.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Creative Communities Grant
$7,000
Maine Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Mar 19, 2025

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This funding opportunity supports arts and cultural projects that engage and benefit Maine communities, promoting accessibility, diversity, and the unique identities of local residents.

Arts
Nonprofits
Housing Opportunity Program Service Provider Grants
$500,000
Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports various organizations in Maine to develop and implement projects that expand affordable housing options and workforce housing through community planning and collaboration.

Housing
City or township governments
Grants to improve Health, Education and Financial Stability in Kennebec County
$100,000
United Way of Kennebec Valley
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Kennebec County that provide programs aimed at improving health, education, and financial stability, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Health
City or township governments
Arts Education in Maine
Contact for amount
Maine Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides support for professional artists to collaborate with teachers in public schools of Penobscot and Washington counties, Maine, to integrate arts education into classrooms for grades 3-5.

Arts
City or township governments
Maine Humanities Council Arts & Humanities Grants
$1,000
Maine Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2025

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Maine-based organizations in creating innovative community projects that blend arts and humanities, particularly those serving under-resourced communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program 2025
$100,000
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to Maine-based agricultural producers, processors, and organizations to enhance the capacity and resilience of the food supply chain through the purchase of essential equipment.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Service Provider Grants
$10,000
State of Maine Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation & Future
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist Maine communities in planning and implementing climate action and energy resilience projects.

Environment
City or township governments
Organization Operations Grant
$7,500
Maine Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to arts organizations in Maine to help cover essential operational costs and strengthen their infrastructure and creative workforce.

Arts
Nonprofits
Energy Efficiency Planning for Rural Communities Technical Assistance Program
Contact for amount
State of Maine Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation & Future
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 4, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This program provides technical assistance to small and vulnerable communities in Maine to improve energy efficiency in public buildings and enhance resilience against climate change impacts.

Energy
County governments
Community Action Grants
$175,000
Maine Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future (GOPIF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipal and Tribal governments in Maine for projects that reduce energy costs, promote clean energy, and enhance community resilience against climate change impacts.

Environment
City or township governments
Capacity Development Grant Program
$30,000
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2024

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to public water systems in Maine to develop essential plans and documents that enhance their technical, financial, or managerial capabilities.

Health
Nonprofits
Water System Asset Security Grant Program
$10,000
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2024

Date Added

Aug 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community and non-profit public water systems in Maine for implementing security measures to protect essential water infrastructure.

Infrastructure
County governments